Brindleys of Staffordshire

I am researching the family of my gt gt gt grandmother Ann BRINDLEY(1796-1870).I have traced the family back through William (1767-?),Thomas (1723-1786)tp Richard(1691-?).All were born,lived and died in Audley Staffordshire. I'd like help going back further and also to make a connection with James Brindley the canal engineer as family stories have it that there's a connection. Thanks